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Henrico school board approves release from compulsory attendance for student citing religious exemption

Henrico County School Board · February 12, 2026

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Summary

After a closed-session review under Virginia law, the Henrico County School Board approved a request to release a student (case 25-26-RE10) from compulsory attendance on grounds of bona fide religious belief; student names were not disclosed.

The Henrico County School Board approved a request on Feb. 12 to release a student from compulsory attendance based on bona fide religious beliefs for student case number 25-26-RE10.

Dr. Grant presented the recommendation and reminded the board that student names are protected under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Mrs. Shea moved that the board approve the request; Mrs. Kinsella seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote.

The board had previously met in closed session under a motion citing the Code of Virginia, Va. Code §2.2-3711, to discuss matters involving the disclosure of student scholastic records. The board reconvened, certified that only lawfully exempted business was discussed, and then voted on the exemption request. The action was recorded as approved; no identifying student information was publicized.